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COVID-19 vaccine update in Oakland County
COVID-19 vaccine update in Oakland County:
Save Your Spot Sign-up Available until Vaccine Supply Increases
Pontiac, Mich. Jan. 13, 2021 – Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) is asking residents to remain patient during this time because of the overwhelming demand for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Health Division has received 7,800 doses, administered about 5,600 vaccines, and scheduled an estimated 17,000-plus first- and second-dose appointments through the end of February. Minimal vaccine supply, however, limits our ability to schedule appointments for the hundreds of thousands of eligible workers and Oakland County residents who are still waiting to be vaccinated. Use the newly launched Save Your Spot link on our website oaklandcountyvaccine.com to help us identify individuals who are eligible and interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. For anyone unable to complete the form, call our upgraded health hotline at 800-848-5533.
“We are asking the community to help us plan for administering future doses of vaccine we receive by completing this new form,” said County Executive David Coulter. “This will help us reach residents and workers who are eligible for vaccination when more doses become available. As we receive more vaccine, we will continue to administer them quickly and efficiently until everyone has the opportunity to receive the vaccine.”
The Health Division is currently vaccinating individuals in phases 1A and 1B of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) COVID-19 vaccination plan who work or live in Oakland County.
The Health Division is following MDHHS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for prioritizing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals. According to MDHHS, those now eligible to receive the vaccine include:
- Healthcare workers
- Residents 65 years and older
- Frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers, jail and prison staff; and preK-12 teachers and childcare providers (Phase 1B)
In addition to frontline essential workers, there are over 217,000 residents age 65 and older eligible to receive the vaccine in Oakland County. To receive updates on COVID-19 vaccine availability, register
North Oakland Health Center | 1200 N. Telegraph Road 34E | Pontiac, MI 48341-0432 | (248) 858-1280 | oakgov.com/health South Oakland Health Center | 27725 Greenfield Road | Southfield, MI 48076-3663 | (248) 424-7000 | oakgov.com/health
COVID-19 vaccine update in Oakland County: Save Your Spot Sign-up Available until Vaccine Supply Increases
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your email address at oaklandcountyvaccine.com or text OAKGOV to 28748. The Health Division phone lines are very busy and sometimes Nurse on Call receives over 20,000 calls per day. Oakland County appreciates the public’s patience. Nurse on Call is available at 800-848-5533 to answer health related questions, make COVID-19 testing appointments, and assist those unable to complete the ‘Save Your Spot’ link.
Currently the COVID-19 vaccine is available through local health departments and local health systems. Residents are encouraged to check their health providers online medical chart or portal as all local health systems are going to start making appointments for their patients once they vaccinate their medical personnel.
- Beaumont Health
- St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
- Ascension Providence
- McLaren Oakland
Vaccine information can be found at:
- Oakland County: https://oaklandcountyvaccine.com/
- MDHHS: Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
More information about COVID-19 can be found on the Health Division’s website at www.oakgov.com/covid. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook and Twitter.
For media inquiries only please contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County media and communications officer, at 248-858-1048.
Michigan Works! Hosting Multi-Industry Virtual Career
Oakland County Michigan Works! Hosting Multi-Industry Virtual Career Fair January 26
Waterford, Michigan – Oakland County Michigan Works!, in partnership with Oak Park and Southfield, is hosting a regional, multi-industry virtual career fair on January 26, from 1-4 p.m.
Thirty employers from manufacturing, health care, retail, professional services, real estate and government are participating in the event. Organizations conducting virtual interviews can be found at www.OaklandCountyMiWorks.com.
“We know residents who lost their jobs during the pandemic want to return to work as soon as possible,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “Fortunately, a number of employers across the county are hiring to fill multiple positions and we’re helping bring them together in this virtual job fair. Most positions are in southern Oakland County, but there are jobs available throughout the region.”
Registration is required and space is limited. Job seekers are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible by visiting the website, or clicking on: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/l5Pmw. Employers who want to participate should contact Jeffrey Granat, Oakland County Michigan Works!, at [email protected].
This is the second virtual career fair arranged by Oakland County Michigan Works! and made possible with the support of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training. The first event held last fall featured 60 companies hoping to fill nearly 1,000 jobs, with 700 people participating in multiple interviews.
“The feedback from both job seekers and employers after our first virtual event was very positive,” said Jennifer Llewellyn, director of Oakland County Michigan Works! “People were ready and eager to meet with employers face-to-face online. Employers said the virtual setting allowed them to meet with many potential candidates in a short period of time. A number of them received follow-up interviews and found their next career opportunity.”
Llewellyn said job seekers should prepare by updating their resumes, research employers that interest them, prepare a brief introduction to share with employers and make sure their internet connection, computer camera and microphone work.
Oakland County Michigan Works! operates service centers in Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford. Combined, they assist more than 105,000 job seekers annually. Services include career coaching, interviewing and job search workshops, placement assistance, training courses and job trend information.
The service centers assist more than 3,000 employers seeking assistance with talent recruitment, apprenticeship programs, job fairs, candidate pre-screening, hiring and training support, layoff support and labor market data.
Service center staffs are available by virtual appointment to work one-on-one with job seekers to build their resumes, prepare for job interviews and help address other needs. To schedule a virtual meeting, call 1-248-858-5520 and select the office nearest to you. A schedule of virtual workshops for job seekers is found at www.OaklandCountyMIWorks.com.
Important COVID Bridge And Unique Auto Experience For Region
Coulter: M1 Concourse And Motor Bella Provide Important COVID Bridge And Unique Auto Experience For Region
Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Executive David Coulter released the following statement supporting the launch of Motor Bella by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association:
“The North American International Auto Show is our region’s premier opportunity to showcase our domestic auto industry. We welcome the decision by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association to adapt to both COVID and the changing nature of auto shows to launch ‘Motor Bella’ at the M-1 Concourse in Pontiac. This unique facility offers several outdoor assets to spotlight the future of mobility and create a preeminent experiential motorsports event. M-1 Concourse – named after the historic heart of the automobile, Woodward Avenue – will continue to spotlight the regional nature of this event and Oakland County looks forward to being a full partner in that effort.”
For media inquiries only please contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County media and communications officer, at 248-858-1048.